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Assessing PEPE’s prospects of a 30% breakout to regain its peak

The volatility surrounding PEPE’s price makes its next move crucial - will it solidify its support?

PEPE
  • PEPE showed bullish activity across multiple metrics, but its lack of stability is raising the stakes.
  • Will this be the turning point, or is there more uncertainty ahead?

Pepe [PEPE] market cap was climbing, up by 1.5%, at press time, with volume surging as signs of accumulation build. Could this be the spark for a 30% breakout to reclaim its late-January peak?

The stakes are high. After hitting its early December peak of $0.00002836, PEPE has wiped out its gains from the Trump pump and is now trading back at pre-election levels of $0.00000953.

While a rebound from here is possible, the coin’s volatility keeps traders on edge. Since its peak, PEPE has posted consistent lower lows, with no solid support forming at any key price levels.

PEPE
Source: TradingView (PEPE/USDT)

However, its recent consolidation between $0.00000860 and $0.00000980 could be setting the stage for a big breakout – if the right conditions fall into place. 

But if this support fails, it could trigger a massive sell-off of 14.06 trillion PEPE coins, dragging the memecoin dangerously close to its key floor of $0.00000770. 

PEPE’s future hangs in the balance

By mid-February, the top ten PEPE token holders have already dumped a staggering $9 trillion, leaving them with just $165 trillion in their treasuries.

top 10 addresses
Source: Santiment

With the flow of big money slowing down, the memecoin’s ability to maintain its current price levels is being tested. A 30% rebound seems like a distant dream right now.

With the rise in derivatives trading, volatility is increasing. In the last 24 hours alone, $1 million in long positions were squeezed despite rising volume.

This could be just the beginning. Official Trump [TRUMP] is rapidly closing in on PEPE, with its market cap now over $3.30 billion.

PEPE may soon face stiff competition for the top spot in the memecoin race. Its need for consolidation has never been more urgent. The asset is firmly in a “high-risk” zone – keep a close eye on it.

 

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Ritika Gupta

Journalist

Ritika Gupta is a coin-based journalist at AMBCrypto who focuses on how economic and political trends impact cryptocurrencies. A social sciences graduate from Gargi College, she reports on AI, DeFi, Web3, and blockchain, using her hands-on experience to turn complex crypto developments into clear, practical insights for readers.

AMBCrypto was founded in 2018 with a mission to simplify and bring the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news to our readers. We have quickly grown into the digital news source for an emerging generation of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, reaching more than a million readers on a monthly basis, across the globe.